Tennis at Southdown

The ‘state-of-the-art’ tennis facilities include 16 courts: 3 floodlit astro, 7 macadam (4 floodlit), 6 grass. There are also 2 short tennis courts for young junior beginners. Members can drop-in and play in club sessions several times a week. Members have access to coaching programmes and activities to suit all tastes, ages and abilities. We aim to encourage and support both new and established players with regular internal competitions and other events. There is a very strong junior programme that supports the development of their potential and their enjoyment of sport.  There is a continual programme of renewal to keep facilities up to date. We are also planning to provide two covered courts for use in the winter. We also know that the social side of tennis is as important for many players. 

Competition

For the more competitive we have 10 teams in the Men's and Women’s Sussex leagues at a range of levels. We also have 4 Veterans leagues for men, women and mixed. Internal competitions for singles and doubles play run from September to June. Popular 'Mini tournaments' are hosted for younger juniors. Juniors also play in county teams, league teams and internal competitions. A spring Tennis Championship tournament is run every year and informal tournaments are run at various times throughout the year.

TENNIS COMMITTEE 2011-2012

Chairperson: Mary Sitwell

Hon. Secretary: Rosemary Land

Chair of the Ladies Team

Selection: Sarah Beauchamp

Chair of the Men’s Team

Selection: Mike Chapman

Chair of the VeteransTennis: Peter Grinter

New Member Liaison Officer: Carol Tompsett

Club Coach and junior

Development: Brett MacDonald

Buildings and Grounds

Representative: Ian McClelland

Non-members

Non-members can also use the courts at for a modest guest fee. For more detail please contact the Club office.